Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have become one of the strongest teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Last year, adopting an aggressive batting and strong bowling attack, and made it in the final. Throughout the season, he broke several records by posting yoga on a large scale. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, the team has consistently performed, making them one of the deadliest franchisees in the tournament.
Their success is not limited to IPL only. The Sunrisers brand has expanded globally by investing in teams in South Africa's SA20 and The Handi in England. With a brand value of USD 85 million, the Orange Army ranks fifth in the list of richest IPL teams. In the 2025 mega auction, he formed a strong team with a mixture of experienced players and young talents. The franchise spent a total of 119.80 crores in the auction.
Ownership and net value:
Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by The Sun TV Network, a media group located in Chennai. Founded by Kalanithi Maran, the Sun TV network is one of the largest media groups in South India, with television, newspapers, FM radio, direct-to-hom (DTH) services and undertakings in filmmaking. His daughter, Kavya Maran, currently holds the SRH CEO position and is active throughout the game and is heavily involved during the auction.
SRH was purchased by Sun TV Network in 2012 for US $ 158 million after the Deccan Chargers franchise finished the franchise. By 2024, the estimated net value of SRH has reached INR 735 crore, making it one of the top franchises in the IPL in terms of financial stability. Sun TV network, which operates 37 satellite television channels in many languages, reported a total revenue of INR 4,630.19 crore for the financial year ending March 2024. An important part of this revenue comes from his cricket franchise, in which SRH alone is growing from 659.03 crore to INR 276.01 crore.
Extension in global cricket:
The Sunrisers brand has expanded itself in the International Franchise Leagues including Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the SA20. His South African T20 team has won the back-to-back title in the SA20 League. Recently, he acquired the Northern Supercharges franchise in The Handal, England for GBP 100 million. This made him the third IPL franchise after Mumbai Indians and Lucknow super veterans, so that England's 100 -ball competition owned a team. The acquisition also saw him the entire 100% acquisition of the franchise at Yorkshire.
Revenue source of SRH
The financial success of the teams comes from many revenue streams. An important part is from the central pool of the IPL, including broadcasting rights and sponsorship deals. The IPL acquires a part of this massive revenue, with the IPL acquires broadcasting deals of the multi-billion-dollar. His goods and jersey sponsors contribute significantly to his overall earnings.
In particular, the team's home ground in Hyderabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, see a strong appearance during the IPL matches, and the revenue of their match day has increased considerably in years. The success of Sun TV network in media and entertainment industry also adds its financial strength. With their recent expansion in Hindi, bungalows and Marathi markets, there has been a strong growth in the revenue of Sun TV network.
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